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Active Electrochemical Measurements

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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28 Feb 2024 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Nuclear Laboratory Limited has awarded a contract for "Active Electrochemical Measurements" in the nuclear fuels industry category. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract has a total value of 27,400 GBP and is set to start on 27th February 2024, concluding on 28th June 2024. The procurement stage was marked as "award", with the tender period closing on 19th January 2024. The contract includes services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by the National Nuclear Laboratory Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, offering a chance for growth and collaboration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract focuses on advanced gas-cooled reactor stainless steel cladding investigations, making it ideal for companies with expertise in this area. Businesses interested in crack electrochemistry modelling and simulation tasks can leverage this tender to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Active Electrochemical Measurements

Notice Description

Non-active electrochemistry data for AGR cladding has been generated and modelling evaluation was carried out by NPL, using the newly measured data to guide inputs, to predict susceptibility of the fuel cladding to SCC in caustic conditions. Following these initial experiments, additional non-active testing has been carried out and subsequent further modelling tasks and development have been recommended. NPL will carry out the following Tasks: * Investigation of the sensitivity of the modelling results (tip acidification and tip chloride accumulation) to the transfer coefficient related to the cathodic reaction. * Investigation of the sensitivity of the modelling results (tip acidification and tip chloride accumulation) to the passive current density. * Modify previous COMSOL simulation model of crack electrochemistry for advanced gas-cooled reactor stainless steel cladding in pond storage to include the presence of boric acid. * Modify the model to account for the dependency of the crack-tip current density on the local electrode potential. * Assess numerical convergence issues related to the very sharp change in electrode kinetics between the crack walls and crack-tip and endeavour to resolve. * NPL report containing the modifications to the previous model and example of results. * Modify COMSOL model

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89c71dd5-926c-4379-89b6-cb0791c01c14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf8da42-b4c7-4cd0-b283-2eb8a9574de7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

09340000 - Nuclear fuels

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1PG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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